Manshotbypolice facingcharges

A man shot by Dayton police on Wayne Avenue on Thursday morning is facing multiple charges, including felonious assault and grand theft.

ShawnKeirns, 49, ofDayton, is accused of stealing a 9mmhandgun, firing it at a passing vehicle and pointing it at police, according to DaytonMunicipal Court records.

In total, Keirns is facing six charges: two counts of felonious assault, two counts of having aweapon while under disability, one count of grand theft (firearm) and one count of discharge of a firearm.

Dispatchers receivedmultiple calls regarding Keirns around 4 a.m. Thursday.

One caller reported that therewas a manwaving his hands and asking for help.

The caller described Keirns as panicked and said he was trying to get cars to stop.

In another call, a man said a personwaving a flashlight got in front of his van before coming over to the passenger side and taking the gun off the seat.

“He ran off and he is firing,” the caller said. “I don’t knowwhere hewent, but I can hear the shots.”

Dayton police released cruiser camera footage that showed officers arriving at the scene and ordering Keirns to drop the gun and then shooting at him. In another video, officerswere seen providing aid to him.

Two officers shot at Keirns, whowas struck at least three times, Dayton police

Chief Richard Biehl said Thursday.

“Keirns refused to drop the weapon. Fearing for their lives and the safety of others, both officers fired at Keirns, striking himmultiple times,” he said.

As of last week, Keirns was in critical condition.